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Expert: Jeffrey J. Wrobel Date: 7/10/2008 Subject: online virus scan
Question In the last few weeks, I have been getting an unwelcome, insidious and unstoppable online virus scan for PCs, even tho I have a Mac (G4, OS 10.4.11 and OS 9.2). I have used five different browsers (Safari, FF, Camino, Netscape & Opera) and try to block all popups, but the damned thing keeps invading and "scanning". Once it starts, I can't stop it, no matter how I try, clicking "cancel" on its popup window(s) and all the additional "warnings" to no avail. The only thing I can do is quit the browser and start over again. It is a real pain in the butt, and my ISP can't seem to help. I have tried a few browser-specific adblockers, and though Safari and FF seem to block for a while, somehow it still gets in. I've used ClamVax, and my machine is clear. I have even trashed browsers and DL'd new ones, but no joy there either. I'd love to send something to the originator and zap their system. I'm not the only one who has this problem, am I? Any suggestions? Thank you!!
Answer Dear Alan,
This is NOT an isolated problem. The greedy makers of spyware/adware have learned to exploit cross-platform web applications to mess with ANY computer, not just PCS--although PCs are MUCH worse at dealing with these problems and much more prone to get them in the first place because there are no "permissions" within Windows that would prevent lowly files from affecting system files.
What you need to do is open Safari and go to the PREFERENCES and open up the Security tab. Try unchecking "Enable plug-ins,"and "Enable JavaScript," and check the stored Databases by clicking on "Show Databases" and erase anything in there.
One more excellent way to block this garbage is to purchase one of the best software investments for the money out there. Objective Development's Little Snitch is a true software firewall. Most so-called "firewalls" are not firewalls at all because they only monitor and potentially block INCOMING communication and not outgoing. Much of these problem malware programs and scripts need to communicate with their creators or advertisers and Little Snitch would catch communication either way and give you the opportunity to block or allow the communications. It is only $25 and is simple to install and use, as well as very powerful. Go to this URL and download a trial to see if you can block your nasty script:
